A 25-year-old member asked:
i have a freckle on my face which has got darker bigger in size and has now got a small scally textured lump now?
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Dr. Daniel Konold answered
32 years experience Family Medicine
Biopsy: Any new or changing skin lesion should be biopsied.
Answered on Dec 20, 2012
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Dr. Donald Shenenberger answered
24 years experience Dermatology
Skin lesion: Without seeing this lesion and based on your description my thoughts run from a benign, traumatized nevus all the way to a malignant melanoma. I recommend you have this examined by a dermatologist.
Answered on Dec 20, 2012
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If : If the scalp moves freely over these lumps, and they feel hard like bone, they are likely to be osteomas which are benign and don't typically need tre ... Read More
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Dr. Robert Shapiro answered
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Hematoma: If the lump is underneath the scalp, could be a hematoma, which is a harmless blood clot underneath the skin; you may have hit your head the other nig ... Read More
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Blocked gland?: A sebaceous cyst is a collection of oily fluid that occurs when an oil gland is blocked. Some folks are more prone to them than other and they often ... Read More
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Dr. Bryan Kurtz answered
33 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Wait for results: You need to wait for the results, but it sounds suspicious for herpes.
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